章 81: Peaceful Morning

Jack woke up with a stiff neck and a warm weight on his head. Blinking his eyes open, he realized he had fallen asleep on the sofa. His head was nestled in Samantha's lap, and Lena's head rested just above his stomach. He glanced at the TV, which was still on, playing some late-night infomercial in the background. They must have fallen asleep while watching movies last night.

Carefully, Jack shifted, sliding Lena's head off his stomach as gently as he could, trying not to wake her. She murmured something but didn't wake up. Slowly, he lifted his head from Samantha's lap, easing himself off the couch. He stretched, rolling his shoulders to get rid of the stiffness before turning off the TV.

He glanced back at the two sleeping girls. Samantha's hair had fallen over her face, and Lena was curled up in a ball on the other end of the couch. They looked so peaceful that Jack decided to let them sleep a little longer. Quietly, he headed toward the bathroom.